Tides Today & Tomorrow in Block Island, RI

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, June 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Block Island, RI.
Next low tide : in 3h 15m at 2:57 pm (-0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 9:37 pm (4.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:21 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:12 am
Moon phase : New Moon (4% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8459338
Common Questions About Tides

Block Island, RI Tides - Dec 2020

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue7:413.28:082.61:010.02:140.16:524:18Full Moon1Tue
2Wed8:173.28:482.61:380.02:440.16:534:17Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu8:573.19:302.52:160.13:160.26:544:17Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri9:403.010:182.52:560.13:530.36:554:17Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat10:292.911:112.53:420.24:410.36:564:17Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun11:232.84:350.35:410.36:574:17Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon12:092.512:222.85:410.46:490.26:584:17Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue1:092.71:232.77:030.47:530.16:594:17Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed2:112.92:292.78:350.28:520.07:004:17Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu3:153.23:362.89:500.09:46-0.27:014:17Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri4:153.54:372.910:49-0.210:36-0.47:024:17Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat5:103.75:323.011:44-0.411:25-0.57:024:17Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun6:013.96:253.112:36-0.67:034:17New Moon13Sun
14Mon6:524.07:163.112:13-0.61:26-0.67:044:18New Moon14Mon
15Tue7:424.08:063.11:02-0.62:15-0.67:054:18New Moon15Tue
16Wed8:323.88:553.01:50-0.53:01-0.57:054:18Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu9:213.59:462.92:36-0.33:48-0.37:064:19Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri10:123.210:382.73:22-0.14:38-0.17:064:19Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat11:052.911:342.54:130.15:330.17:074:19Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun11:582.65:230.46:280.27:084:20First Quarter20Sun
21Mon12:312.412:522.46:520.57:180.37:084:20First Quarter21Mon
22Tue1:282.41:472.28:030.68:040.47:094:21First Quarter22Tue
23Wed2:272.42:472.19:050.68:470.47:094:21First Quarter23Wed
24Thu3:252.53:462.19:590.59:280.37:094:22Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri4:152.64:352.110:460.310:080.27:104:23Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat4:572.75:172.211:290.210:460.17:104:23Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun5:342.95:552.312:100.17:104:24Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon6:093.06:322.412:500.07:114:25Full Moon28Mon
29Tue6:443.17:092.512:03-0.11:28-0.17:114:26Full Moon29Tue
30Wed7:223.27:482.612:43-0.22:03-0.17:114:26Full Moon30Wed
31Thu8:013.28:292.61:23-0.22:35-0.27:114:27Full Moon31Thu
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8459338)

Common Questions About Block Island, RI Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Block Island, RI today?

Slack tide in Block Island, RI is approximately 6:17 pm — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Block Island, RI?

Block Island, RI is currently in a spring phase. Tonight's moon is 4% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are near their weekly maximum.

What datum are Block Island, RI tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Block Island, RI?

Tide predictions for Block Island, RI come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Block Island, RI?

Tide data for Block Island, RI is sourced from NOAA Station #8459338. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8459338.

What is the moon phase in Block Island, RI tonight?

Tonight the moon over Block Island, RI is New Moon (4% illuminated). This places Block Island, RI in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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